Elements

The sector plan includes implementable recommendations that address the following elements:

Community Heritage, Culture, and Design

Economic Prosperity

Healthy Communities

Land Use

Natural Environment

Transportation and Mobility

This 2,165-acre planning area contains the residential communities of Englewood, Landover Knolls, Newton Village, Oaklyn, Radiant Valley, and the Town of Cheverly. There are also industrial uses lining the area's southwest edges. The WMATA Metro Orange Line, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and U.S. 50 provide direct access to the District of Columbia. The area is bounded roughly by the Town of Bladensburg to the north, District of Columbia to the south, U.S. 50 to the east, and the Anacostia River to the west.

Project Objectives

Improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, access, and connections within the plan area.

Increase connectivity by all modes throughout the area, particularly the employment areas and the Cheverly Metro Station.

Preserve and strengthen residential neighborhoods.

Identify opportunities for infill and redevelopment of the Arbor Street/Tuxedo Road area and the Prince George's Hospital site.

Conduct a focused assessment of environmental conditions, and develop strategies for improvement.